I'll Stop if You Stop

Lila was very excited. Her sister had gotten her a job working with the Avengers as a PR representative. Pepper knew that Lila was good with the media having worked with multiple small companies in that respect. As CEO, Pepper could no longer worry about trying to control Tony and his press conferences. Lila was excited to meet all the Avengers but Steve Rogers in particular. She had a huge crush on the superhuman and had primped and changed her outfit at least five times trying to find the right thing to wear.

She had finally settled on a white halter top dress that dropped to mid-calf and flared out if she spun around. Her brunette hair was slightly curled and hung loosely around her shoulders. She had opted for minimal makeup just a bit of eye liner and mascara to make her eyes pop. Pepper picked her up in Mr. Stark's limo and the sisters made small talk as they rode to the Avengers Tower.

Tony called Pepper and her face lit up when she answered causing Lila to smile. She was glad that her sister was happy even though she knew from the many phone calls she received from her sister complaining about Tony that he could be a handful. He was checking to see if the two were on their way so that he could gather the team. Pepper answered in the affirmative and then they hung up as the car pulled up to the tower.

"Tony said that the team was about to go to the gym to train so I'll give you a tour after we go meet the guys." Pepper said, as they got in the elevator. "We'll also have to put your biometrics in shortly. Otherwise you won't be able to access the top floors, which is where we all stay."

"Wait a second, you mean I'm gonna be staying here?" Lila's eyebrows rose. Pepper nodded.

"Part of your salary is housing in the Avengers Tower since you will be working with the team." Pepper said.

"Cool," Lila said, missing Pepper's amused smile. They stepped out of the elevator into what looked like a huge living room where almost all of the Avengers were currently waiting to meet Lila. Tony walked up to the sisters giving Pepper a kiss on the cheek and shaking Lila's hand before introducing her around. She shook everyone's hand let them introduce themselves even though she knew who every last one of them was.

"Nice to meet you, Ma'am," Steve said, as he shook her hand, "I'm Steve Rogers." She was screaming on the inside, but outwardly she was very professional.

"Nice to meet you as well, Steve," she said, "Lila."

"Well, we are gonna go train while you give Lila, here, the grand tour," Tony said, giving Pepper a quick kiss. "We'll see you later."

"See you," Pepper said, and then turned to her sister.

"Well, we should get going," Pepper said, but was cut off by her phone going off. She looked at the caller. "Sorry, I need to take this. I'm not sure how long this will take so make yourself comfortable." Then she walked off down a hallway.

Lila turned in a slow circle taking everything in. Everything was very modern and minimalistic, even though she knew it must have cost a fortune. She was heading to the couch when a man walked into the living room. She felt her face heat up when she realized he was shirtless and had a towel in one had drying his hair. He had obviously just gotten out of the shower. He noticed she was trying not to stare and failing miserably, causing him to smirk.

He had shaggy black hair and was wearing black jeans. A five 'o'clock shadow covered his face and he had combat boots on his feet and she noticed that one of his arms was made of metal and had a red star on it. His metal arm was connected to a very chiseled torso. She knew if she were to touch him, there would be no give in his body. It would be all hard muscle. She noticed him staring at her and grinning. She felt her face turn pink again.

"Could you stop staring at me like that?" She asked embarrassed. He chuckled.

"I'll stop if you stop," he said and winked at her before turning and leaving the room. Her face was as red as a beet when Pepper came back in to get her and show her around.

"Are you okay, Lila?" Pepper asked. Lila jumped slightly. She had been lost in her thoughts about the man with the metal arm. They hadn't introduced themselves to each other so she didn't know his name.

"Oh, yes, yes, of course." Lila said, clearing her throat.

"Then let's get started," Pepper said, leading Lila to the elevator once more.

"So you'll be sharing this floor with Bucky." Pepper said as they wound up the tour, "You have your own bathroom that connects to your bedroom, but the kitchen and living room are for the both of you."

"Bucky?" Lila asked, looking at her sister inquisitively.

"Oh that's right, he wasn't there this morning," Pepper said, "Bucky is a new addition to the team; he was formerly the Winter Soldier." Lila felt a pit of dread in her stomach. She thought she had read somewhere that the Winter Soldier had a metal arm that HYDRA had attached to him when he was under their control.

Her fears were confirmed when she heard a door open and Bucky, she now knew, walked out of what she presumed to be his bedroom and into the kitchen. He paused when he saw the two women standing in the kitchen. A slow smile spread across his face as he watched Lila's face turn pink. This time he had a shirt on. He walked over to the women.

"Pepper," he said, "always a pleasure. And who might this lovely lady be?" Pepper smiled.

"This is my sister, Lila," Pepper told him. "She's our new PR rep and will be living in the second bedroom on this floor." His grin widened as he looked at Lila.

"Is that right?" He said, "Ah, yes of course, where are my manners. James Buchanan Barnes, but you can call me Bucky. It's is very nice to officially meet you." He said emphasizing officially as he took her hand and kissed her knuckles, inwardly enjoying the blush that once again rose to her cheeks. Pepper cocked an eyebrow at the two who were still staring at each other, seemingly forgotten that she was still there. She cleared her throat once again gaining their attention. Bucky released Lila's hand but his gaze stayed on her, though she looked back at her sister.

"When do I move my things in?" Lila asked, painfully aware of the Winter Soldier's gaze still upon her.

"There is a team at your apartment now, packing your things. They should be here later this afternoon. In the mean time you can make yourself at home." Pepper said, inwardly grinning. She knew that her sister had a crush on Steve; however, it seemed that she would probably forget all about him, if she hadn't already. "I have to get to a meeting. I'll leave the two of you to get acquainted." Pepper winked at Lila as she walked away, and Lila's eyes widened.

"I, um, I'm gonna go, uh, figure out how I want my room laid out," she said, quickly retreating to her room and shutting the door. Bucky smirked.

"This is gonna be fun." He mused out loud to himself, thinking of all the things he could do to see that beautiful face blush.